Author: Wayne Westley

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FAMU’s ‘win streak’ ends at one

Jorge Rosa hits the baseline – Courtesy FAMU Sports Info. The Florida A&M University’s men’s basketball could not put together back-to-back wins as North Carolina Central University (20-6, 12-0 MEAC) blew out the Rattlers 73-48. FAMU (1-24, 1-11 MEAC) got out played in all facets of the game. The Rattlers […]

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FAMU’s ‘win streak’ ends at one

Jorge Rosa hits the baseline – Courtesy FAMU Sports Info The Florida A&M University’s men’s basketball could not put together back-to-back wins as North Carolina Central University (20-6, 12-0 MEAC) blew out the Rattlers 73-48. FAMU (1-24, 1-11 MEAC) got out played in all facets of the game. The […]

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FINALLY!

Jermain Ruttley battling through N.C. A&T's defense – Courtesy FAMU Sports Info. Florida A&M University’s men’s basketball team picked up its first win of the season taking down North Carolina A&T University 57-50 at the Al Lawson Center. FAMU  (1-23, 1-10 MEAC) was streaking in the wrong direction, as they […]

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FAMU announces first recruiting class under Alex Wood

(Courtesy FAMU Sports Info.) Florida A&M University announced its 2015 recruiting class in FAMU’s School of Pharmacy’s Blue Auditorium, which seems appropriate as new head coach Alex Wood looks to build chemistry. There were a total of 14 players who were announced and Wood explained the prospects during a presentation […]

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Close But Not Close Enough

Jermaine Ruttley attacks the rim (Photo Courtesy FAMU Sports Info.) The Florida A&M University Rattlers men’s basketball team added another loss to their 20-game losing streak after being defeated by the University of Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks at Al Lawson Multipurpose Center, Monday. The Rattlers (0-20, 0-7 MEAC) began the game […]

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Earl Holmes files civil suit against FAMU BOT

Former FAMU Football Head coach Earl Holmes filed a civil suit Monday seeking "closure" for his firing. (Duane Robin/The Famuan) Former Florida A&M University head football coach Earl Holmes filed a Civil Lawsuit Monday at the Leon County Courthouse against FAMU’s Board of Trustees. Holmes and his attorney, Tim Jansen, […]

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Rattlers losing streak continues

Jorge Rosa shoots a corner three – Courtesy FAMU Sports Info. The Florida A&M University men’s basketball team fought until the very end, but came up short against the Howard University Bison 59-50, Saturday. The Rattlers (0-19), (0-6) came out the gate strong with great shooting and passion, jumping out […]

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Grice shines in Lady Rattlers loss

Despite another strong performance from graduate student guard Jasmine Grice, the Lady Rattlers were unable to pull out a win on Saturday against the North Carolina A&T Lady Aggies. Grice led the Lady Rattlers (11-12, 5-5 MEAC) with 38 points, eight rebounds and eight steals in an 82-77 loss that […]

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Rattlers secure late victory over Savannah State

Thrilling finishes have become all too common for the Rattlers. Monday night was no different. With less than 30 seconds left in regulation and the Rattlers (7-14, 4-5 MEAC) up by two, senior guard Reggie Lewis made two free throws to help preserve the win against the Savannah State Tigers, […]

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Old school versus new school

It was truly a “FAMUly” affair Saturday at the Lady Rattler Softball Complex. The alumni softball team played the Lady Rattlers in their annual affair, which began in the ‘90s. Head coach Veronica Wiggins used the game as a way to prepare her team for the upcoming season. “At this […]